A new women’s public speaking club is launching locally with one clear mission: to help more women develop their voices and confidently step up to the mic—whether that’s in a boardroom, a Zoom call, a PTA Meeting or on a big stage. The in-person kickoff is Sept 17 in Lynchburg or Sept. 18 at Olde Salem Brewing in Roanoke and the next virtual session on Aug. 7.
Mic Drop Club Roanoke, hosted in Roanoke by Katie Beach and in Lynchburg by Dr. Kate Steiner is part of a global network of local chapters under Mic Drop Workshop, a company founded by speaker and entrepreneur Jess Ekstrom to help women become thought leaders through public speaking.
“I have already met so many inspirational female leaders through this program and can’t wait to share it with this region,” said Katie Beach, host for the Roanoke chapter. “These are skills for everyday life, from running better meetings to running your company to launching a more public career. Time and time again the fear of speaking holds us back, and I am excited to watch the impact this program has for the women in our region.”…